A patient who is status post left hemispheric stroke is working on sit to stand transfers.  About half way up to standing position, the patient falls back into the chair. Which of the following would be the MOST appropriate test or measure to use to assess this patient’s difficulty with sit to stand?

A patient recovering from a traumatic brain injury is functioning at a Rancho Los Amigos Cognitive (LOCF) Level IV. During the therapist’s initial examination, the patient becomes agitated and tries to hit the therapist. What is the therapist’s BEST course of action?

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the focus of the physical therapy examination of the confused and agitated patient?

A patient who is 3 months post stroke is referred to outpatient PT for gait training. He is currently ambulating household distances with a straight cane independently. During your gait assessment, you have the patient ambulate without the cane. You note recurvatum of the paretic knee during midstance to terminal stance phase of gait that worsens with continued walking. What would be your BEST choice for interventions to address his gait deviation?

What best describes a method of describing the extent to which a signal can vary and still maintain accuracy?

According to Dr. Allegro’s Concussion lecture, which of the following is the MOST common post-concussive symptom?

Which of the following is a group of bits made of zeros and one’s?

Karnath and colleagues (2000) examined the ability of patients with Pusher Syndrome to determine upright position while their eyes were occluded. The researchers found an altered perception of the body’s orientation in relation to gravity by using an experimental chair that allowed tilting the patient to the right or to the left without ground contact with feet. Based on the results of their research, at what degree of tilt of the experimental chair did patients with Pusher Syndrome feel upright when their eyes were closed?

A patient is in Buck’s traction for a fractured hip. Which intervention is a priority for the nurse to prevent complications?

Which of the following interventions should be included in the care plan for a patient with a cast?